SECURITY is being reviewed at a Solihull pub after the manager was attacked by raiders who fled with £9,000.

The Spirit Group, which owns the Olton Tavern, in Lode Lane, Solihull, has ordered a full review following the robbery on Sunday February 5, the second in as many months.

Three raiders burst into the pub just as the 23-year-old manager was preparing to lock up shortly after 11.30pm.

The man, who has not been named by police, was sprayed in the face with a CS gas-type spray before the men snatched the keys to the safe and fled with the money.

Det Insp Ian Grant, of Solihull CID, said the robbery was " terrifying" for the man involved.

"This was a very nasty attack and we're keen to find those responsible as soon as possible," said DI Grant. "We're appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of the pub who may have seen three men acting suspiciously to contact us."

DI Grant said he was keeping an "open mind" as to whether the robbery was connected with any other incidents in Solihull.

One of the raiders is described as stocky, about six feet three inches tall and was wearing a scarf around his face.

A spokesman for the Spirit Group said bosses had ordered an immediate review of the pub's security.

"The safety of our pub teams is of the utmost importance and we are currently conducting a full review of security on site," said a spokeswoman. "We would appeal for anyone with information to contact the police."

Anyone with any information is urged to call Solihull CID on 0845 1135000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.